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Opacifying polymer particles

US9574103B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2013
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K2003/2241
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aqueous dispersion of pigmented opacifying polymer particles, the particles comprising: i. an inorganic core comprising dispersed inorganic pigment particle and a dispersant ii. a first layer of base-swellable polymer comprising acid groups encapsulating the core iii. a second layer of non-base-swellable polymer encapsulating the first layer wherein the dispersant comprises or consists of hydroxyl moieties; and carboxyl groups derived from itaconic acid.

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